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USF kicks off fall semester

The 2021-2022 school year will be filled with “firsts” for more USF students than a typical year. Not only will university freshmen experience campus life for the first time, but so will thousands of returning students. This is the USF Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee campuses’ first semester to be fully operational since August 2019.

August 23, 2021University News

A graphic showing students in their caps and gowns with the text '123rd Commencement Convocation Summer 2021'

USF honors summer 2021 class, along with graduates whose ceremonies were impacted by COVID-19, during Aug. 21-22 commencement

The University of South Florida conferred approximately 3,000 degrees during summer commencement as ceremonies returned to the Yuengling Center in Tampa after being held at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg in the spring.

August 18, 2021COVID-19, Student Success, University News

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USF and Skanska launch free mentorship program for small and diverse businesses

The University of South Florida and Skanska, a multinational construction and development company, announced they are partnering to introduce a new mentorship program that aims to assist small and diverse businesses in the Tampa Bay region.

August 9, 2021University News

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USF's Emergency Management Program earns nationally recognized accreditation

USF is being recognized for maintaining a high-quality emergency management program, earning accreditation by the Emergency Management Accreditation Program. This places USF as one of the top higher education institutions in the nation for emergency preparedness.

August 5, 2021University News

Rendering of USF Football Indoor Practice Facility

University of South Florida raises more than $100 million in private gifts for the third straight year

Even in the midst of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the University of South Florida community rallied together during fiscal year 2021 to support students, faculty and staff by raising in excess of $110 million.

August 3, 2021University News

Rhea Law

USF Board of Trustees selects Rhea Law as interim president

The University of South Florida Board of Trustees voted unanimously to select Rhea Law to serve as the university’s interim president. Law will begin her term effective immediately with the appointment subject to confirmation by the Florida Board of Governors at its next meeting on Aug. 31.

August 2, 2021University News

Kim Hill, vice president for University Communications and Marketing

Hill named USF vice president for University Communications and Marketing

University of South Florida President Steve Currall today announced the appointment of Kim Hill as vice president for University Communications and Marketing and USF’s chief marketing officer. Hill has served in the role on an interim basis since January 2021.

July 28, 2021University News

Caryn Nesmith

Innovative partnership leads to new community relations position at USF’s St. Petersburg campus

The University of South Florida’s St. Petersburg campus, in conjunction with several community partners, has created a new position in an effort to further strengthen the connection between the city, businesses and the university.

July 27, 2021University News

Rhea Law

Weatherford recommends Rhea Law for University of South Florida interim president

University of South Florida Board of Trustees Chair Will Weatherford today announced his recommendation of Rhea Law to serve as USF interim president. Law is a former BOT chair and USF alumna.

July 26, 2021University News

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Arts programming expands at USF’s St. Petersburg campus

Several courses focused on the arts industry and architecture will be offered for the first time on USF’s St. Petersburg campus starting this fall semester.

July 19, 2021University News

President Steve Currall

Currall announces retirement from University of South Florida presidency

University of South Florida President Steven C. Currall announced today that he will retire from the USF presidency, effective Aug. 2.

July 19, 2021University News

USF employee Florence Jandreau with the text

Fifty years: USF Libraries employee to retire as the university’s longest-serving non-faculty staff member

As a child, Florence Jandreau remembers peeking through the woods and trees to see the new university in town. At the time, she could have never imagined the impact USF would have on her life or that she would one day retire as the university’s longest-serving non-faculty staff member.

July 19, 2021University News

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